Paramedic (EMT-P)

Allegiance Mobile Health•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

Allegiance Mobile Health is hiring a Paramedic to provide advanced life support in emergency and non-emergency settings. The role includes leading patient assessments, performing advanced interventions, administering medications, interpreting EKGs, and ensuring safe transport to healthcare facilities. It requires clinical expertise, leadership, sound judgment, and composure in high-stress environments. Paramedics respond to calls, drive emergency vehicles in varied road and weather conditions, communicate with dispatch and other responders, and maintain vehicle and equipment readiness. They provide patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, complete patient care and billing documentation, and interact professionally with patients, agencies, and colleagues. The position involves physically and psychologically demanding conditions, including potential exposure to hazards and infectious materials. Employees must pass a departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current paramedic certification in the State of Texas.
CPR certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
For 911 areas, Pre-Hospital Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
Effective communication skills and the ability to read, write, and interpret instructions in English.
Valid Texas driver's license and ability to be insured.
Good judgment and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude in adversity and demonstrate interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to function amid fatigue, little or no rest, extreme temperatures, and inclement weather.
Ability to lift, carry, balance, and push up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance).
Ability to bend, touch toes, squat, kneel, and perform repetitive lifting, squatting, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to climb 20 sets of stairs without rest within 60 seconds.
Fine manual dexterity to perform clinical skills such as starting IVs and intubating.
Correctable vision adequate to read street signs, see in low light, and read small print.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls and drive emergency vehicles safely in varied road, traffic, weather, and off-road conditions.
Read map books and follow written and verbal directions to respond efficiently and safely.
Follow departmental, local, and state driving laws, policies, and procedures.
Use communication equipment and communicate appropriately with dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders, and other organizations.
Maintain vehicles and equipment in a clean, ready state; complete daily checks, resupply, decontamination, and other readiness tasks.
Report discrepancies involving vehicles, supplies, equipment, or readiness promptly and in writing.
Provide direct patient care under the Medical Director’s authorization and protocols, demonstrating clinical competency.
Lift, carry, transport, and extricate patients in varied settings, sometimes without assistance.
Interact with outside agencies, including police and fire departments and first responder organizations.
Provide satisfactory customer service and maintain professionalism in all contacts.
Complete patient care reports, billing information, and other documentation accurately and promptly.
Work effectively under physically and psychologically taxing conditions and in hazardous environments.
Perform general housekeeping, special projects, and other assigned duties.
Pass the departmental skills evaluation and complete the NEOP process before staffing a truck.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.